Deuteronomy 12:18-20
Amplified Bible
18 But you shall eat them before the Lord your God in the place which the Lord your God will choose, you and your son and your daughter, and your male and female servants, and the Levite who is within your [city] gates; and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God in all [a]that you undertake. 19 Be careful that you do not neglect the Levite [who serves God] [b]as long as you live in your land.
20 “When the Lord your God extends your territory, as He promised you, and you say, ‘I will eat meat,’ because you want to eat meat, then you may eat meat, whatever [c]you wish.
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- Deuteronomy 12:18 Lit the putting forth of your hand.
- Deuteronomy 12:19 Lit all your days on.
- Deuteronomy 12:20 Lit your soul desires.
Deuteronomy 12:18-20
New International Version
18 Instead, you are to eat(A) them in the presence of the Lord your God at the place the Lord your God will choose(B)—you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and the Levites from your towns—and you are to rejoice(C) before the Lord your God in everything you put your hand to. 19 Be careful not to neglect the Levites(D) as long as you live in your land.(E)
20 When the Lord your God has enlarged your territory(F) as he promised(G) you, and you crave meat(H) and say, “I would like some meat,” then you may eat as much of it as you want.
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